My first encounter with New Invisible Joy was at a NXNE show at C’est What back in 2000. The Pittsburgh-based four-piece was the first space-rock band I ever saw live. Their music was drenched in reverb and my friend besideRead more…
Fozzy – Do You Wanna Start a War
Fozzy has been fighting an uphill battle since their inception. They originally formed as a cover-band with each member using a pseudonym. Guitarist “The Duke” was actually Rich Ward of Stuck Mojo fame and lead singer Mongoose McQueen was professionalRead more…
Zoom – Power Talk
Before starting Weezer, Rivers Cuomo played in a hair metal band called Zoom. It’s pretty epic. Definitely a far cry from the slacker rock we’re more used to. (image snatched from Weezerpedia)
Night Mistress – Into The Madness
I stumbled upon Poland-based Night Mistress and their debut full-length “The Back of Beyond” while searching online for NWOBHM bands I hadn’t heard before. They stood apart from the pack with their fast-paced ragers, strong guitar leads and incredible vocalRead more…
Playlist Monday: Something New
Over time people will stop seeking out new music and just listen to their old favourites. I refer to this process as “becoming an old person.” I’ve definitely come close to that. Look at some of the bands I’ve reviewedRead more…
The Atlas Moth – The Old Believer
My first experience with The Atlas Moth was last September at Lee’s Palace. They were the opening act and put their melodic sludge metal on display. While I felt their set was a bit on the long side, as theRead more…
Tales from the Bargain Bin: Goo Goo Dolls – S/T
People love to rip on the Goo Goo Dolls. They have had some of the most persistent ballads on alternative rock radio. First there was “Name” from 1995’s “A Boy Named Goo” and then there was “Iris” from the “CityRead more…
Moist – Glory Under Blackened Skies
As far as 90’s revivals go, Moist has to be one of the most unlikely. Three albums with EMI (the excellent “Silver” and “Creature” and the not-quite-so-good “Mercedes Five and Dime”) capped by a compilation of singles and rare tracksRead more…
Playlist Monday: Dead Toronto Bands
What happens when a local band without a distribution deal goes belly up? You can’t get their stuff in stores anymore (though the consignment shelf at Soundscapes has all kinds of cool stuff). I wrote about Clothes Make The ManRead more…
Electric Wizard – Time To Die
Just in time for Halloween, doom metal kings Electric Wizard have unleashed another album. As with any of their records, it’s pretty much a given that it’ll contain huge, sludgy, Sabbathian riffs baked over slow and thunderous dirges lasting tenRead more…